Charles Lippincott. Genealogical Tree of the Lippincott Family, 1880.
In conjunction with the Newberry’s strong collections in Genealogy and Local History, we offer a variety of programs to enhance and improve your genealogy research skills. For a full list of upcoming genealogy programs, see the Genealogy Calendar.
Adult Education Seminars on genealogy subjects are offered throughout the year. There are a wide range of topics. Recent offerings include “60 Minutes to Better Genealogy,” “Finding Your Chicago Ancestors,” and “Using Family Tree Maker.”
Interested in learning about your family history or researching your neighborhood, but don’t know where to start? Attend a monthly orientation. On the first Saturday of every month at 9 am, a member of the Newberry’s Genealogy and Local History reference staff will introduce beginners to the basics of research with an informal orientation. Admission is free. No reservations are required. (For months when the reading rooms are closed on the first Saturday, orientations will be held on the second Saturday.)
Read the Genealogy Blog for more on genealogy resources and events.